A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1985413 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1986802 epoch_slot_no: 21202 block_no: 1985320 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2018-12-27 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14406b7836ad76f67348980bbea9195bfbd8b6384a45deb3a84ec60b7b3d8cd2Block Operator
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